Okada White #2 Tall Petty 120mm

The Okada White #2 Tall Petty 120mm is a unique knife designed by Okada-san exclusively for Chef Knives To Go. Hand-forged in Echizen at the Takefu Knife Village, this compact blade reflects his background as a blacksmith of gardening tools, bringing strength and character into a small but highly capable knife. The added blade height gives it more versatility than a standard petty, making it feel like a mini workhorse.

The core steel is Shirogami #2 (White #2), a very pure carbon steel known for taking an extremely sharp edge and for how easily it sharpens. It is clad in reactive Damascus, adding a beautiful layered finish while maintaining excellent cutting performance. The taller profile provides extra knuckle clearance and improved control, making it ideal for in-hand work, small prep, and detail tasks. Both the core and cladding are reactive and will develop a patina over time, so the knife should be washed and dried after use.

What Customers Are Saying: Customers enjoy the added height compared to a standard petty, noting that it gives the knife a more confident, versatile feel. The White #2 steel sharpens easily and takes a very keen edge, while the Damascus finish adds a handcrafted look. Many describe it as a great small knife that punches above its size.

Care Instructions: This knife has a fully reactive carbon steel blade. Wash and dry it thoroughly after each use to prevent rust and discoloration. Avoid cutting frozen foods or bones. Store it in a dry place or use a blade guard for protection.

• Maker: Okada-san
  
• Location: Echizen, Japan
  
• Edge Steel: White #2 Carbon Steel
  
• Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
  
• Cladding: Reactive Damascus
  
• Edge Grind: Even (50/50)
  
• Hardness: ~61 HRC
  
• Blade Length: 122 mm
  
• Total Length: 254 mm
  
• Spine Thickness at Base: 3 mm
  
• Blade Height: 43 mm
  
• Weight: 3.2 oz (90 g)
  
• Handle: Octagonal Keyaki Wood
  
• Ferrule: Brown Pakka Wood